Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor (Deception Pass)
Salary
$73,284.00 - $84,984.00 Annually
Location
Island County - Oak Harbor, WA
Job Type
Full Time - Permanent
Job Number
2026-04664
Department
Parks and Recreation Commission
Opening Date
06/11/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Salary Information
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor
Location: Oak Harbor, WA
Closes: June 30th, 2026, at 11:55pm PDT
The Deception Pass Area is recruiting for an organized and energetic Construction and Maintenance Supervisor to provide guidance, coordination and supervision of the area trades staff who perform maintenance duties on buildings, utility systems, roads, trails, and equipment resulting in the public having safe and functional facilities.
Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours per day. Core working hours are typically 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday. This position requires occasional travel including some overnight between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and other field work.
Deception Pass State Park - (located in Island County) is Washingtons most-visited state park for a reason. Mysterious coves, rugged cliffs, jaw-dropping sunsets and a stomach-dropping high bridge make this park a go-to for locals and international travelers alike. It spreads over 4,134 acres, a marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. Deception Pass and the high bridge connect Western Washingtons mainland with Whidbey and Fidalgo islands, creating a gateway for exploration.
We are looking for a team-oriented person who can work well with others as well as work independently. If you enjoy our state parks and would like to improve them, I encourage you to apply!
Duties
The C&M Supervisor plays an important role of being the primary interface with the Region Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Chief on state and regionwide maintenance objectives and priorities.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Serves as the Lead and Coordinator of Maintenance in a Park Area under the supervision of the Area Manager:
Leads and directs the maintenance, repair, and operational development of the park areas and its facilities and equipment.
Supervises Area Maintenance Staff:
Schedules work priorities and shift coverage, mentors, recommends disciplinary and corrective action, performs hiring interviews, and develops work plans and evaluations.
Recruits and hires trades and maintenance staff for the area.
Project Coordination:
Responsible for the coordination and completion of the preventative, deferred, routine, equipment, and emergency and unforeseen maintenance within the area.
Performs repairs and maintenance work in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, water and wastewater systems, and other equipment.
Develops and controls park maintenance budget for all park area projects and repairs.
Responsible for Administration.
Responsible for Water and Wastewater System Operations.
Coordinates the Equipment Operation and Maintenance within the Area:
Conducts/provides equipment training for area staff who operate equipment.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Option 1
OR
Option 2
OR
Option 3
Two (2) years of technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
AND
CORE COMPETENCEIS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
UNIFORM INFORMATION:
All Construction & Maintenance Supervisors are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Construction & Maintenance staff member and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Construction & Maintenance Supervisors will receive 6 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after the first year), 1 jacket every 3 years, 1 baseball cap every year, 1 safety vest every 3 years, and a clothing stipend of $200 per year, and a $250 boot stipend every 2 years. Uniform stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position works primarily in a park or field setting to include indoor and outdoor work environments, work tasks vary which require attending to customer service and maintenance needs in various weather conditions including inclement weather. Work is performed in all types of terrain and may require sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The ability to safely move, place, and manipulate objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The ability to operate a boat. The ability to climb a ladder and work at elevated heights greater than 8 feet.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at State Parks Jobs.
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
NOTE: Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/. This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful-parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees youll find anywhere We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For information about this position, please contact Jason Armstrong at Jason.Armstrong@parks.wa.gov or (360) 675-3767.
For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Wendy Vandel at Wendy.Vandel@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8688.
All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Which best describes how you meet the education and/or experience requirements for this position?
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Please describe your construction/maintenance experience including which trades you have experience with (electrical/wiring, plumbing, etc.). Please put the company you worked for, basic job duties, and dates of employment. If this does not apply, enter "N/A".
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If you have received technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade, please list when and where you received your vocational training or education, dates of attendance, and the trade learned. If this does not apply, enter "N/A".
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Please how you meet the core competencies for this position?
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Which of the following best describes your supervisor experience including directing the work of employees and providing employee performance feedback?
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Please briefly describe your supervisor experience including directing the work of employees and providing employee performance feedback. including when and where you received the experience. If this does not apply, enter "N/A".
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
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Do you have a valid unrestricted drivers license (other than corrective lenses)?
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Do you have a First Aid and CPR certification?
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Do you have experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation entity.
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Which of the following best describes your knowledge of repair, maintenance, and construction techniques and of the tools, methods, practices, and materials and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades?
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Which best describes your experience managing small to large multifaceted projects from start to finish?
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Please describe your experience managing small to large multifaceted projects from start to finish. Please list where you received this experience. If this does not apply, enter "N/A".
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Please describe your experience with of building codes and other rules and regulations governing safety, repair, and maintenance and construction.
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Please describe your experience in working with public wastewater including repairs, operations, and management. In your answer, include the kind of systems you have experience with and the size you have worked on. If this is not applicable, please enter, "N/A".
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Please describe your experience in working with public water systems including onsite wells, testing, operations, and management. In your answer, include the kind of system you worked on. If this is not applicable, please enter, "N/A".
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Please describe your experience operating a motorboat. What was the craft size?
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This position requires a fingerprint criminal background investigation prior to employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment?
Required Question
Employer State of Washington
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Website http://www.careers.wa.gov